Product Type | Storage upgrade kit |
Form Factor | Modular, Rack-mountable |
Capacity (Number of Frames) | 6 Frames |
Weight | Approximately 700 lbs (317.5 kg) with 6 frames |
Power Requirements | 200–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20A per power supply (typical for T950 system) |
HP Spectra T950 Multi 6-Frame Assembly Kit Q1G56A
Key Benefits

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- Provides scalable capacity expansion for existing Spectra T950 systems, enabling easy infrastructure growth.
- Ensures regulatory compliance with TAA standards, making it suitable for government and enterprise deployments.
- Compatible with specific HPE part numbers, which simplifies integration and minimizes compatibility risks.
Product Overview
The HP Spectra T950 Multi (6 Frames) Assembly Kit (Part Number: Q1G56A) is a scalable storage upgrade for expanding enterprise-class archival systems. Designed to work with HP Spectra T950 platforms, it adds six additional frames for robust infrastructure growth.
This kit is compatible with HPE models Q1G64A, Q1G65A, and Q1G66A, ensuring integration into existing environments. With TAA compliance and manufacture in the United States, it meets government and enterprise standards. Ideal for data centers and secure storage facilities, it supports efficient scaling to match expanding backup and archival requirements.
Specifications
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Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | United States |
Certifications | FCC, UL, CE, VCCI, RCM |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
WEEE Compliance | Yes |
Environmental Standards | ENERGY STAR (base system dependent) |
Advanced Security Features
Data Encryption Support | Supports AES-256 encryption (via LTO drives installed in base system) |
Key Management Integration | Yes, with Spectra Encryption Key Management (SKM) |
Access Control | Role-based access via web interface |
Audit Logging | Real-time operational and audit logs |
WORM Support | Yes, with appropriate drive/media |
Media Integrity Verification | Yes, with BlueScale software |
Ransomware Protection Capabilities | Indirect via offline, air-gapped media and BlueScale controls |
Interfaces
Host Interface | Fibre Channel (requires host interface card in base system) |
Drive Interface | SAS and FC compatibility via base system |
Expansion Interface | High-speed interface to base frame via internal backplane cabling |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 30.5 x 33.25 x 77 inches per frame |
Total Height with 6 Frames | 462 inches (when stacked vertically, including base) |
Operating Temperature | 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% non-condensing |
Non-operating Temperature | -40°F to 151°F (-40°C to 66°C) |
Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Acoustic Emission | Less than 70 dB(A) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | BlueScale Management (available with Spectra T950 base system) |
Remote Management Capabilities | Yes, via Spectra Logic BlueScale software |
Licensing Requirements | Requires base Spectra T950 system with licensed management |
Cloud Integration | Compatible with hybrid cloud archive workflows (via third-party middleware) |